The Rape of Nanking by Iris Chang

The Rape of Nanking is a meticulously researched and deeply moving account of the horrific massacre that occurred in December 1937. Iris Chang pieces together eyewitness reports and newly discovered documents to create an undeniable tapestry of horror, detailing the systematic rape, torture, and murder of over 300,000 Chinese civilians and soldiers. The book presents the perspectives of Japanese soldiers, Chinese victims, and Westerners who created a safety zone to save nearly 300,000 Chinese. /n/n Chang's work is not just a historical account but also a personal journey, as her own grandparents narrowly escaped the massacre. Drawing on extensive interviews with survivors, the book provides a comprehensive and definitive history of this horrifying episode, shedding light on a often overlooked atrocity.

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Georgia Southern University · M. Carr · 2013-01-01

valuable 4.25

The book is praised for its detailed account of the Nanking Massacre and its impact on Chinese society. The reviewer notes that the book is a valuable contribution to the historical record.

M. Carr's review emphasizes the book's detailed account of the Nanking Massacre and its impact on Chinese society. The reviewer notes that the book is a valuable contribution to the historical record, providing important insights into the events of 1937-38. Carr highlights the book's thorough research and its ability to bring attention to a often overlooked chapter of history. The reviewer suggests that the book is a crucial resource for anyone interested in understanding the full scope of the Nanking Massacre and its historical significance. The book is praised for its ability to humanize the victims and bring attention to the ongoing legacy of the massacre.

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The Rape of Nanking is a detailed account of the Nanking Massacre and its impact on Chinese society.

The book is a valuable contribution to the historical record, providing important insights into the events of 1937-38.

The Rape of Nanking is a crucial resource for anyone interested in understanding the full scope of the Nanking Massacre.

HistoryNet · 2001-08-12

important 4.50

The book is noted for its detailed account of the atrocities committed during the Nanking Massacre. It is considered an important historical record.

This review highlights the book's detailed and comprehensive account of the atrocities committed during the Nanking Massacre. The reviewer notes that the book is an important historical record, providing valuable insights into one of the most brutal events of the 20th century. The book is praised for its thorough research and its ability to bring attention to a often overlooked chapter of history. The reviewer suggests that the book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the full scope of the Nanking Massacre and its historical significance.

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The Rape of Nanking is a detailed and comprehensive account of the atrocities committed during the Nanking Massacre.

The book is an important historical record, providing valuable insights into one of the most brutal events of the 20th century.

The Rape of Nanking is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the full scope of the Nanking Massacre.

The New York Times · Orville Schell · 1998-01-04

powerful 4.00

The book highlights the systematic atrocities committed by the Japanese army in Nanking. It also critiques the political motivations behind the forgetting of these events.

The reviewer, Orville Schell, emphasizes the scandalous and politically motivated 'forgetting' of the systematic atrocities committed by the Japanese army in Nanking. The book is praised for its focus on the historical and political dimensions of the massacre, shedding light on a often overlooked chapter of history. Schell's review suggests that the book serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of remembering and acknowledging historical atrocities, regardless of political pressures.

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Orville Schell properly focuses on the scandalous, politically motivated 'forgetting' of that systematic atrocity on the part of the Japanese and Chinese.

The book serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of remembering and acknowledging historical atrocities.

The Rape of Nanking is a powerful and necessary account of a often overlooked chapter of history.

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